Our way of managing life and relationships is learnt through the modelling we see from our parents and families as children, and generally what we learn will serve us throughout life. However, sometimes a crisis in life such as a death, separation, loss of a job etc can leave us feeling lost, angry, anxious, depressed and a host of other feelings. This is normal and often they will pass, but if you are struggling to cope, to sleep or manage every day tasks, this is when finding a counsellor can help. Someone who has the time to listen without judgement, to offer empathy, respect and guidance until perspective and normal buoyancy returns.
Children too can sometimes benefit from having an empathic ‘outside’ person to whom to talk, or express their feelings, as they can ‘protect’ their parents from their true feelings or ‘project’ them onto their parents in angry outbursts of frustration.
I offer counselling for all ages – A safe space to express feelings, be heard and learn new ways of thinking, feeling and being in the world.